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Town discusses charging for parking to offset cost of Chris Lane concert; final pricing deferred

Kernersville Board of Aldermen · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Staff said the town has contracted national artist Chris Lane for an April 11 concert at Ivy Redmond Park with an estimated cost near $33,000; the board discussed charging $5—or parking and seeking sponsors but agreed to have staff return with a full event plan and sponsorship update before setting final parking fees.

Town staff told the Kernersville Board of Aldermen Jan. 6 that Ernie (Parks & Recreation) has secured national artist Chris Lane for an April 11 performance at Ivy Redmond Park and that the town is planning a larger celebration event.

Curtis Swisher described the estimated cost of hiring the artist and related production costs as roughly…

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